GBST Syn~ Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled GBST Syn~ Engineer
 to join our Capital Markets technology team. The candidate will play a key role in configuring, enhancing, and supporting the 
Syn~ post-trade processing platform
, with strong functional knowledge in 
settlement and custody operations
. The role combines technical expertise with domain understanding of the 
trade lifecycle, clearing, settlement, and asset servicing processes
.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, support, and optimise the 
  GBST Syn~ platform
   for equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Translate business requirements into Syn~ configurations, workflows, and integration solutions.
• Develop and maintain 
  interfaces
   with upstream trading platforms and downstream custodians, clearing houses, and reporting systems.
• Ensure 
  system stability, scalability, and performance
   for high-volume post-trade transactions.
• Provide 
  Level 2/3 production support
  , root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Participate in upgrades, patches, and migration projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in 
  Agile/DevOps environments
  .

Must-Have Skills

• Strong programming experience in 
  Java
• Hands-on with Oracle/SQL
   (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning)
• Knowledge of 
  Unix/Linux environments
   (scripting, troubleshooting)
• Experience with 
  integration technologies
   (MQ, REST/SOAP APIs, XML, ISO20022)
• Solid functional understanding of the 
  capital markets trade lifecycle
  , especially:
• Settlement workflows
   (DVP, FOP, T+1/T+2 cycles, partial settlement, fails management)
• Custody operations
   (asset servicing, safekeeping, reconciliations, client reporting)
• Problem-solving and analytical ability with production support experience

Good-to-Have Skills

• .NET
   experience (for client-specific adaptors or reporting tools)
• Exposure to 
  corporate actions, fees & billing, and collateral management
• Familiarity with regulatory initiatives
   (T+1 settlement, CSDR, MiFID, etc.)
• Scripting skills in 
  Python
   for automation
• Monitoring & logging tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, ELK Stack)
• Experience with 
  CI/CD pipelines
   (Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket)
• Knowledge of other post-trade platforms (e.g., Broadridge, Calypso, Murex, TCS BaNCS)